Building & Housing Office

Address -- 700 Somerset Street, Gloucester City, NJ  08030 Phone # -- (856) 456-7689 Fax # -- (856) 456-0289 Business Hours -- Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm PT Construction Code Official & Plumbing Sub-Code Official -- Robert Schouler Chief Housing Inspector & Zoning Official -- Joseph Stecklair Code Enforcement Official(s) -- John Stiefel and Kyle Wagner PT Plumbing Inspector -- Jack McMichael PT Building Sub Code Official & Building Inspector -- Nick Falconiero PT Electrical Sub-Code Official -- Edward Gorman PT Electrical Inspector -- William Fisher PT Fire Subcode Official -- Ralph Jones PT Fire Inspector -- David Munoz Technical Asst -- Christine Mellon Clerk Typist -- Janice Hill

It is the rsponsibility of the Building and Housing Department to:

• Issue Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Permits.  A Construction Permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter or demolish a structure in any way. 
• Inspect for Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Permits.  To insure that all construction is in accordance with the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) of New Jersey and its adopted codes.
• Issue UCC violations and/or fines, Certificates of Approval, and Certificates of Occupancy when warranted.
• Issue Dumpster Permits.   Article XIII Chapter 87-62
• Issue Banner Sign Permits.  Article XVI, Section 1604.14
• Issue Rental Registration and Licensing Certificates (Code 55-14).
• Issue violations of the Property Maintenance Code of Gloucester City, (Codes 55 and/or 66 and/or fines).
• Inspect and issue Certificates of Occupancy.  Issue violations of the Certificates of Occupancy (Code 55-13).

PERMITS

Construction Permit applications are available in this office.  They are also available at http://www.nj.gov/dca/codes.   After the permit applications are filled out, they must be returned to our office.

INSPECTIONS

The street address, permit number, type of inspection, contact name, and phone number will be required when scheduling an inspection. 

CURB CUTTING AND DRIVEWAY PERMITS

Curb Cutting and Driveway Permits are available at the City Clerk’s Office at 512 Monmouth Street.  (856) 456-0205

HISTORIC COMMISSION APPLICATIONS

Historic Commission Applications can be obtained from the Community Development Office at 512 Monmouth St.  456-7105

PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS

Planning Board Applications can be obtained from Lois Riding, Planning/Zoning Board Secretary at 512 Monmouth Street.  456-1250 or online by clicking Government, then Boards on this website.

PICKUP OF METAL, BRANCHES, ETC.

For pickup of metal, branches, etc., please contact the Public Works Department at 456-0781.

APPLICATIONS/FORM DOWNLOADS

(Click on appropriate form name to download)

Land Use Application & Zoning Permit

Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application

Transfer of Title Certificate Application (vacant properties only; as is)

Commercial Certificate of Occupancy Application

Rental Registration and Licensing Application (first time registration or yearly renewals)

Rental Registration and Licensing Amendment Application (for during the year after renewals have been completed)

Dumpster Permit Application

Banner Sign Permit Application

Open Public Record Act (OPRA) Request Form